Obituary of Patricia M. Terzian

PATRICIA M. TERZIAN Colonie- Patricia Marie Terzian, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's in Albany. Born in Albany on April 29, 1933, she was the daughter of the late George P. and Mary I. (Golden) Branagan. Patricia graduated from Vincentian High School in 1951 and then from Albany Business College. She was a retiree from N.Y.S. and despite working a full time, she always made certain her family was well cared for. As the children grew and became self-sufficient, Patricia became more involved in church and community affairs. She especially enjoyed reading and attending functions at her husband's alma mater, Siena College. Patricia was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Harry for 57 years. She was a loving and devoted mother to her five children; David, Timothy, Christopher, John (Kim) and Kathleen (Gary) Ruger. Patricia was also survived by her eight adored grandchildren, her sister Mary Carman and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Mary of the Angels Chapel at Siena College, 515 Loudon Rd., Loudonville with Fr. Kevin Mackin officiating. The family requests to please omit floral offerings and for those wishing to make a contribution, please make a donation in Patricia's memory to the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family at Saratoga National Cemetery. For information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.